EXHIBIT 99.2
Kidoz Inc.
and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025
(Expressed on United States Dollars, unless otherwise noted)
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Tel : +1 888-374-2163
www.kidoz.net
Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Six Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BACKGROUND | 1 |
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS | 1 |
OVERVIEW | 2 |
INCORPORATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS | 3 |
BUSINESS OVERVIEW | 4 |
OPERATIONS | 6 |
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 | 7 |
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 8 |
DISCUSSION OF OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS | 9 |
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS | 12 |
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES | 13 |
SHARE CAPITAL | 13 |
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS | 14 |
COMMITMENTS | 14 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSCATIONS | 15 |
ACCOUNTING POLICY CHANGES, CRITICAL ESTIMATES, JUDGMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS | 15 |
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUCEMENTS AND CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 16 |
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS | 16 |
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES | 17 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 22 |
Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
BACKGROUND
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Kidoz Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) constitutes management’s review of the financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”).
This MD&A takes into account all material events that took place up until August 21, 2025, the date on which the Company’s Board of Directors approved this MD&A. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are in U.S. dollars, the presentation and functional currency of the Company. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results presented for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future period.
The Condensed unaudited Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation.
Additional information regarding the Company is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com and on the Company’s website at www.kidoz.net.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This MD&A contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and “forward-looking information” under Canadian securities laws (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”). All documents incorporated herein by reference, as well as statements made in press releases and oral statements that may be made by us or by officers, directors or employees acting on our behalf, that are not statements of historical fact constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to future events or the Company’s future performance. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers should consider statements that include the terms “believe,” “belief,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend” or the like to be uncertain and forward-looking. In addition, all statements, trends, analyses and other information contained in this report relative to trends in net sales, gross margin, anticipated expense levels and liquidity and capital resources, constitute forward-looking statements. Particular attention should be paid to the facts of our limited operating history, the unpredictability of our future revenues, our need for and the availability of capital resources, the evolving nature of our business model, and the risks associated with systems development, management of growth and business expansion. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All cautionary statements made herein should be read as being applicable to all forward-looking statements wherever they appear. The forward-looking statements contained in this MD&A are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us taking into account information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from this forecast or anticipated in such forward-looking statements.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
OVERVIEW
Kidoz Inc. (TSXV:KDOZ) is a leading Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) and General Data Protection Regulation for children (“GDPR-K”) compliant mobile advertising network, dedicated to providing safe, contextual advertising experiences for kids, teens, and families. Google certified and Apple approved, Kidoz has become the trusted partner of the world’s largest brands, including Mattel, Lego, and Disney, helping them engage young audiences across thousands of popular mobile apps in a secure and privacy-forward manner.
At the heart of our solution is the Kidoz Safe Ad Network and Software Development Kit (“SDK”), integrated into thousands of apps worldwide. Unlike traditional digital advertising platforms, Kidoz never collects location data or Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”). Instead, we leverage advanced contextual targeting to deliver relevant, high-performance campaigns without compromising user privacy. This approach has positioned Kidoz as the market leader in the growing segment of contextual mobile advertising.
In Q2 2025 we continued to expand our global publisher base, and increased advertiser budgets allocated to our platform. Our ongoing investments in proprietary technology, including supply path optimization, Kite IQ, and the Kidoz Privacy Shield, have further enhanced our ability to deliver safe, efficient, and effective campaigns for our brand partners. This leadership has strengthened our network’s reputation as the go-to destination for compliant mobile advertising solutions.
Kidoz is also expanding beyond its core kids’ audience. Prado, our wholly owned division, enables brands to reach the broader family demographic, including teens and parents. Launched in 2023, Prado’s high-performance supply-side platform (“SSP”), demand-side platform (“DSP”), and Ad Exchange have gained traction, allowing Kidoz to offer end-to-end media solutions across all age groups. Our proprietary systems ensure a strict separation between Prado and the Kidoz kids network, maintaining the highest levels of child safety while unlocking new revenue streams from the wider $400+ billion mobile advertising market.
The global shift of media budgets from linear TV to mobile platforms continues to accelerate, and Kidoz is well-positioned to benefit. Regulatory trends favor privacy-compliant platforms like ours, and with governments in key regions tightening data privacy laws, we expect continued momentum. Our compliance-first approach and contextual model are aligned with these evolving standards, providing a significant competitive advantage.
Kidoz remains focused on scaling its programmatic capabilities, growing our Cost Per Install (“CPI”) performance business, and deepening relationships with premium app publishers. We are exploring strategic opportunities to expand our footprint, whether through broader applications of our technology or synergistic M&A. We continue to invest in our staff and grow head count where necessary to support this growth, and we anticipate further expansion as demand for safe, high-performance mobile advertising continues to rise.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
During the second quarter, Kidoz made a strategic increase in R&D spending to accelerate the enhancement of our systems and fully integrate advanced AI-driven capabilities. These investments are designed to strengthen our competitive advantage, improve operational efficiency, and expand the scope of our platform offerings. By ensuring our technology is in peak condition ahead of the seasonally strong fourth quarter when Kidoz historically generates over half of its annual revenue. We are positioning the Company to capture new growth opportunities and deliver strong year-end results.
In addition to our advertising networks, Kidoz operates the Kid Mode Operating System, pre-installed on millions of OEM tablets, and Rooplay (www.rooplay.com), our cloud-based EduGame system that offers educational play experiences for children.
References in this document to “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Kidoz Inc.
The Company’s executive offices are located at Pacific Centre, Suite 1500, 701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1C6, Canada. Our telephone number is (888) 374-2163.
INCORPORATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Incorporation
Our common shares are currently quoted on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada under the symbol “KDOZ”. We have not been subject to any bankruptcy, receivership or other similar proceedings.
Effective January 1, 2023, Kidoz Inc. continued out of the jurisdiction of the Anguillian Business Companies Act, 2022, and into the jurisdiction of the Canada Business Corporations Act (“CBCA”).
The Company was originally incorporated in the State of Florida on January 12, 1987.
On January 22, 2015, Bingo.com, Ltd., the name of the Company at that time, filed Articles of Amendment with the Anguilla Registrar of Companies changing its name to “Shoal Games Ltd.”. Effective at the open of markets on January 27, 2015, the Common Shares commenced trading under the new trading symbol “SGLDF” on the OTC-QB.
On June 29, 2015, the Company filed a TSX Venture Exchange Listing Application for the TSX Venture Exchange listing and commenced trading on July 2, 2015, under the symbol “SGW”.
On April 4, 2019, Shoal Games Ltd. filed Articles of Amendment with the Anguilla Registrar of Companies changing its name to “Kidoz Inc.”. Effective at the open of markets on April 9, 2019, the Common Shares commenced trading under the new trading symbol “KIDZ” on the TSX Venture Exchange. During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Company changed its trading symbol from “KIDZ” to “KDOZ” on the TSX Venture Exchange. This change strengthens the Company’s brand consistency across markets for the Company’s stock, in both Canada and the United States.
Effective June 9, 2025, the Company commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “KDOZF”. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) under the symbol “KDOZ”.
Effective January 1, 2023, we conducted our business through the Canadian incorporated entity and its subsidiaries. For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, we conducted our business through the Canadian incorporated entity and through our wholly-owned subsidiaries Kidoz Ltd. (“Kidoz Ltd.”), Shoal Media (Canada) Inc. (“Shoal Media Canada”), Shoal Media Inc. (“Shoal Media”), Prado Media Ltd. (“Prado Media”), and Shoal Media UK Ltd. (“Shoal Media UK”).
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Shoal Media Canada was incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada, on February 10, 1998, as 559262 B.C. Ltd. and changed its name to Bingo.com (Canada) Enterprises Inc. on February 11, 1999. It subsequently changed its name to English Bay Office Management Limited on September 8, 2003. Effective March 11, 2016, it changed its name to Shoal Media (Canada) Inc.
On January 1, 2013, 100% of the share capital of Shoal Media Inc., an Anguillian Company was acquired.
On October 25, 2016, Rooplay Media Ltd., was incorporated under the laws of British Columbia, Canada. During the year ended December 31, 2022, Rooplay Media Ltd. was renamed Prado Media Ltd.
On March 27, 2017, Shoal Media UK Ltd. was incorporated under the laws of England and Wales.
On July 12, 2017, Rooplay Media Kenya Limited was incorporated under the laws of Kenya. During the year ended December 31, 2024, Rooplay Media Kenya Limited was discontinued and struck off.
On March 4, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding equity securities of Kidoz Ltd. (“Kidoz”) (www.kidoz.net), a privately held Israeli company.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Kidoz Inc. operates at the intersection of technology, safety, and digital media, providing a leading mobile advertising platform purpose-built for children, teens, and families. As the global digital advertising landscape evolves with stricter privacy regulations, Kidoz’s focus on compliance, safety, and contextual relevance, positions the company as the go-to partner for brands seeking meaningful, responsible engagement with younger audiences.
At the core of Kidoz’s business is its proprietary Safe Ad Network and SDK, seamlessly integrated into thousands of top-rated mobile apps. Kidoz delivers high-performance campaigns that comply with COPPA, GDPR-K, and other global privacy frameworks, without collecting personal data or location information. Our advanced contextual targeting technology ensures brand messages are relevant, engaging, and delivered within a secure, brand-safe environment.
Expanding beyond its leadership in kids’ advertising, Kidoz operates Prado, its Over 13 division designed to reach the broader family demographic, including teens and parents. Prado offers advertisers a comprehensive solution through its SSP, DSP, and Ad Exchange, enabling high-efficiency media buying across thousands of premium apps while maintaining Kidoz’s commitment to safety and quality.
With mobile usage continuing to outpace other digital channels, and as brands shift media budgets from traditional platforms to mobile environments, Kidoz is well-positioned for continued growth. Our direct connections with publishers, supply path optimization, and human-curated ad placements differentiate Kidoz in an increasingly automated, yet regulation-heavy, market.
As a trusted partner for some of the world’s most respected brands, Kidoz continues to invest in its technology, compliance infrastructure, and global footprint, driving long-term value for advertisers, publishers, and shareholders alike.
Product Strategy
Kidoz builds and maintains the Kidoz Safe Ad Network, the Kidoz SDK, Kite IQ, and the Kidoz Privacy Shield, enabling app developers and global advertisers to reach children and families in a compliant and brand-safe way. The Kidoz SDK remains the core of our proprietary advertising technology, providing a secure and efficient platform for delivering premium ad impressions. Our systems are fully compliant with COPPA, GDPR-K, and additional child privacy regulations worldwide, maintaining the highest safety standards in the industry.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, Kidoz made a strategic increase in R&D spending to accelerate the enhancement of our systems and fully integrate advanced AI-driven capabilities. These investments are designed to strengthen our competitive advantage, improve operational efficiency, and expand the scope of our platform offerings. Kidoz made continuous investments in its proprietary systems, further optimizing supply paths and enhancing performance through advanced integrations with IAB specifications for real-time bidding, header bidding, and server-to-server direct connections. These improvements not only support the kids’ marketplace but also broaden our reach across the entire digital advertising landscape.
Our managed programmatic solution, combined with direct connections to premium apps and programmatic demand sources, continues to be a key differentiator. Agency partners are increasingly utilizing our solutions to access high-quality mobile inventory at scale, benefiting from our enhanced efficiency, superior performance, and unwavering commitment to brand safety.
During 2025, Prado (www.prado.co), our division for audiences Over 13 years of age, we have had increasing demand as a high-performance mobile SSP, DSP, and Ad Exchange. Prado’s programmatic capabilities now power large-scale campaigns across thousands of apps, simplifying digital advertising for agencies and brands targeting teens, families, and general audiences. Kidoz engineers have ensured complete separation between Prado and our kid-safe network, preserving the integrity of our child protection systems while enabling Kidoz to enter the broader, significantly larger digital ad market. Prado’s growth, alongside Kidoz’s internal safeguards, guarantees that no inappropriate content ever reaches young audiences.
Marketing & Distribution Strategy
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, Kidoz strengthened its position as the trusted partner for leading global app publishers seeking compliant and high-performance monetization solutions, building a strong pipeline for the coming quarters. Our SDK has become an essential component for many of the world’s largest and most respected developers, who have integrated our technology into their platforms to ensure safe and effective advertising experiences for their users.
A key part of our strategy is an ongoing investment in compliance education and support for our partners. As regulations continue to evolve, Kidoz is proactively working with publishers to help them stay ahead of the curve. By aligning with Kidoz, developers gain not only access to premium demand and higher yields but also the reassurance that they are meeting the highest global privacy and safety standards.
This trusted reputation, combined with our focus on fostering direct relationships with top-tier publishers, has expanded our distribution footprint and further solidified Kidoz’s leadership in the kids and family digital advertising ecosystem.
Sales & Pricing Strategy
Kidoz’s global agency partnership model continues to deliver success. During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, Kidoz launched campaigns in 60 countries, reflecting the scalability and appeal of our solutions. Our strategy of recruiting top-tier international sales houses has been instrumental in building a reliable network of partners who recognize the value of Kidoz’s premium inventory. These partnerships have resulted in repeat campaigns and expanded allocations from major brands that increasingly shift larger portions of their media budgets to Kidoz.
As more brands experience our superior performance and efficiency, they deepen their investments with us. Our programmatic capabilities, in both Kidoz and Prado, open new opportunities for brands targeting parents and teens in addition to children, further diversifying our revenue streams and solidifying our leadership position in the digital advertising space.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Growth Strategy
Kidoz’s growth in 2024 and fiscal 2025 to date was driven by our alignment with regulatory, consumer, and technological trends. Our mission remains clear: “to deliver best-in-class advertising solutions that prioritize privacy, comply with Apple, Google, and stringent global regulations, and provide publishers with safe, effective monetization options.” Our proprietary contextual advertising model continues to outperform alternatives, ensuring that user data is protected while delivering high engagement for advertisers.
Although uncertainty over potential tariff changes caused a temporary slowdown in second quarter of fiscal 2025 sales, we demonstrated resilience by quickly stabilizing operations and maintaining focus on execution. This proactive approach enabled the business to recover momentum rapidly, and we now enter the third quarter from a position of strength with confidence in our continued growth.
A key growth driver in 2024 and fiscal 2025 to date was the increased use of Kidoz as a performance platform for app developers seeking to scale installs on a cost-per-install (CPI) basis. As the CPI market, estimated at over US$120B annually, expands, Kidoz plans to capture more share by advancing our software and systems to support this high-growth segment.
Alongside our core media business, the successful expansion of Prado into the teen and family markets has added new revenue streams. Our latest product, Kidoz Connect, has enhanced our ability to scale programmatic campaigns across both Kidoz and Prado networks, providing advertisers with competitive reach and performance.
Looking forward, while our primary focus remains on the continued development of the Kidoz Safe Ad Network, we are exploring strategic opportunities, including new connections to the wider mobile advertising market and potential synergistic acquisitions, to sustain and accelerate our growth trajectory.
Kidoz Original Equipment Manufacturer (“OEM”)
Kidoz’s mobile products includes the Kid Mode Operating System (“OS”) installed on millions of OEM tablets worldwide. The Company earns license fees based on the OEM agreements dependent on the number of devices the Kidoz Kid Mode OS is installed.
Rooplay
The Company owns Rooplay (www.rooplay.com) the cloud-based EduGame system for kids to play multiple games to learn and play. The platform is live on the Google’s Android system and has stand-alone games available on Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android systems.
OPERATIONS
Employees
As of June 30, 2025, we had 50 employees, consultants, and independent contractors throughout the world including twenty-five full-time employees in Canada, Israel and the United Kingdom. Since 2006 it has been, and continues to be, the Company’s objective to control its costs by retaining consultants, as needed, to provide special expertise in developing internal strategic, marketing, accounting, and technical services. None of our employees or consultants are represented by a labor union, and we believe that our relationship with our employees and consultants is good.
We are substantially dependent upon the continued services and performance of J. M. Williams, Chief Executive Officer; Eldad Ben Tora, President of the Prado division & General Manager EMEA and T. M. Williams, Chairman. The loss of the services of these key individuals would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We do not carry any key man life insurance on any individuals.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Competition
Kidoz operates in a highly specialized segment of the advertising technology industry, focusing on safe, COPPA-compliant mobile advertising for children, teens, and families. While other companies, such as SuperAwesome, Google’s AdMob, and Meta, offer products targeting young audiences, Kidoz’s approach and core strengths set it apart.
SuperAwesome provides a range of media and technology solutions for brands looking to engage with kids, but its offerings are broader and less focused on mobile in-app advertising, which remains the core of Kidoz’s expertise. Google’s AdMob is a major player in mobile advertising but lacks the human-curated, child-safety emphasis that defines the Kidoz platform. Meta’s solutions, while vast, are not tailored for the specific privacy and safety needs of young audiences in the mobile gaming space.
The technology barriers to entering the compliant mobile ad network space are significant. Kidoz has developed proprietary systems that meet the highest global privacy and safety standards, making it a trusted partner for brands seeking to engage young audiences in a secure and effective way. This unique positioning allows Kidoz to consistently outperform less specialized competitors.
Through Prado, Kidoz competes in the broader programmatic space, facing large-scale competitors like Google, Meta, and other major DSPs and SSPs. However, many brands prefer a single supplier that can provide a holistic, family-friendly solution. Prado enables Kidoz to deliver that, offering advertisers streamlined access to kids, teens, and parents through one trusted and compliant platform.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
● | During the quarter ended June 30. 2025, the Company changed its trading symbol for the Kidoz Inc.’s common shares to the new symbol “KDOZ” (TSXV:KDOZ). This change strengthens the Company’s brand consistency across markets for the Company’s stock, in both Canada and the United States. | |
● | During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Company commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “KDOZF”. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) under the symbol “KDOZ”. |
Events Subsequent to June 30, 2025
Subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Company engaged the services of Independent Trading Group (“ITG”) pursuant to a market-making services agreement. ITG will provide continuous buy and sell quotes for our shares with the aim of creating a more liquid and stable trading environment. It is anticipated that this will assist investors in trading more efficiently and ultimately benefiting the Company and its shareholders through improved price discovery, trading capacity, and reduced volatility.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The summary unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial information set out below has been prepared in accordance with US GAAP and is derived from the Company’s unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2025 and the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the years ended December 31, 2024 and can be found at www.sedar.com.
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||
Cash | $ | 2,426,807 | $ | 2,780,517 | ||||
Total assets | 8,666,074 | 11,734,233 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,761,276 | 3,807,554 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 6,904,798 | 7,926,689 | ||||||
Working capital | 3,280,285 | 4,219,588 |
Cash has decreased for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to cash as at December 31, 2024, due to expenses incurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. As part of Kidoz’s planned compensation program, annual performance bonuses were paid in the second quarter, reflecting the Company’s exceptional results in 2024. These awards, which are determined in advance based on the prior year’s performance, contributed to higher expenses in the quarter but are non-recurring in nature. Total assets and total liabilities have declined due to paying down of our liabilities in the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Total stockholders’ equity and working capital has decreased due to expenses incurred by the Company for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
Kidoz ended the quarter with a strong cash position of $2.4 million. While cash decreased during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as planned, reflecting the payment of annual bonuses and other non-recurring expenses, plus the increase in Development expenditures, the Company continues to maintain ample liquidity to support operations and future growth initiatives.
Consolidated Cash flow data:
June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | (346,020 | ) | $ | (742,642 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (7,690 | ) | 10,852 | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities | - | (7,605 | ) | |||||
Change in cash | (353,710 | ) | (739,395 | ) | ||||
Cash | $ | 2,426,807 | $ | 729,829 |
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data for continuing operations:
Six Months ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months ended June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
Revenue: | $ | 5,168,519 | $ | 4,272,246 | $ | 2,430,216 | $ | 2,479,175 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 2,345,674 | 2,070,668 | 1,105,072 | 1,233,994 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 2,822,845 | 2,201,578 | 1,325,144 | 1,245,181 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,006,803 | 3,307,730 | 2,498,785 | 1,631,750 | ||||||||||||
Income tax (recovery) expense | (72,618 | ) | (919 | ) | (2,159 | ) | (919 | ) | ||||||||
Loss after tax | $ | (1,111,340 | ) | $ | (1,105,233 | ) | $ | (1,171,482 | ) | $ | (385,650 | ) | ||||
Loss per share – basic and diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) |
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
DISCUSSION OF OPERATIONS AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Overall Performance for the Three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
Revenue
Total revenue, net of platform fees (to Apple, and Google) and withholding taxes, for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, decreased to $2,429,882, a decrease of 11% from revenue of $2,738,303 for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and a decrease of 2% from revenue of $2,479,175 for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
The decrease in total revenue compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the second quarter of fiscal 2024 is a brief decline in demand midway through the quarter possibly due to the uncertainty in the market as a result of tariffs.
Selling and marketing expenses
Selling and marketing expenses were $598,475 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 87% over expenses of $320,264 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and an increase of 95% over expenses of $306,747 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. This increase compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the second quarter of fiscal 2024 is due to increased sales and marketing expenses and the non-recurring performance bonuses. Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of sales staff salaries, sales commissions, benefits and publishing services.
We expect to incur increased sales and marketing expenses in selling the Ad tech advertising and to grow the Ad tech advertising revenue. There can be no assurances that these expenditures will result in increased traffic or significant additional revenue.
Software technology development
We do not capitalize our development costs. The Company expensed $1,209,973 in content and software development costs during the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 42% compared to content and software development costs of $850,885 expensed during the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and an increase of 48% compared to software technology development costs of $817,956 expensed during the second quarter of fiscal 2024. These increases over the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the second quarter of fiscal 2024, is due to the hiring of additional development staff to increase the development of our base technologies and the non-recurring performance bonuses.
The majority of our software development costs are salaries, wages, and benefits for our employees and consultants. In addition, as we have expanded our global reach, our overall server costs have increased.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of premises costs for our offices, legal and professional fees, and other general corporate and office expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to $173,297 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 8% from costs of $160,646 for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and an increase of 9% from costs of $158,294 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in general and administrative expenses compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the second quarter of 2024 is due professional fees incurred for the changing of our trading symbols to KDOZ and the application fees for the listing of the Company on the OTCQB Venture Exchange.
We expect to continue to incur general and administrative expenses to support the business, and there can be no assurances that we will be able to generate sufficient revenue to cover these expenses.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Salaries, wages, consultants, and benefits
Salaries, wages, consultants, and benefits increased to $409,008 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase compared to salaries, wages, consultants, and benefits of $117,171 in the first quarter of 2025 and an increase compared to salaries, wages, consultants, and benefits of $190,831 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. This increase compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the second quarter of fiscal 2024 is due to an increase in headcount and the non-recurring performance bonuses.
Depreciation and amortization
Intangible assets are amortized using a straight-line method over three to eight years. These intangible assets include customer lists, and the software development kits (SDK) for our advertising platform. These intangible assets are as result of the acquisition of Kidoz Ltd. The amortization for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, was $42,564, compared to amortization of $42,564 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and compared to amortization of $42,564 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Equipment is depreciated using the declining balance method over the useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to five years. Depreciation and amortization increased to $3,031, during the quarter ended June 30, 2025, an increase over costs of $2,797 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and an increase over costs $2,873 in the second quarter in fiscal 2024. This increase in depreciation and amortization compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and the second quarter of fiscal 2024 is due to the acquisition of equipment for our new staff.
Stock-based compensation expense
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Company incurred non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $45,581 from the issuance of stock options granted in prior years, an increase of 4% compared to stock-based compensation expense of $43,868 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and a decrease of 56% compared to stock-based compensation expense of $104,321 in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024 is due to issuance of options granted in 2024. The options are issued to consultants and employees as per the Company’s 2015 and 2024 Stock Option Plans and are a significant component of the Companies overall compensation plan.
Net income (loss) and income (loss) per share
The net income after taxation for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, amounted to a net loss ($1,171,463), a loss ($0.01) per share, and a decrease compared to earnings of $60,142 or $0.00 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and an increase compared to net loss of ($385,650) in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. This increase in net loss is due to the increases in headcount, technology enhancements, server costs and the non-recurring performance bonuses.
Net Cash generated from Operations and Adjusted EBITDA
Due to our focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet while striving to continue our rapid growth on an annual basis and to evaluate our performance and make financial and operational decisions accordingly we pay close attention to our net cash generated from operations and our adjusted EBITDA.
Our net cash used by operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was ($346,020) compared to using cash of ($742,642) in the prior year. This decrease in cash used during the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2024 is as a result of improved operational efficiencies.
Adjusted loss before interest; depreciation and amortization; stock awareness program; stock-based compensation and impairment of goodwill (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the period ended June 30, 2025, amounted to ($1,088,229), compared to an Adjusted EBITDA of $78,437 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and compared to an Adjusted EBITDA of ($236,815) in the period ended June 30, 2024.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Our Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled as follows:
Six Months ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months ended June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
Loss after tax | $ | (1,111,340 | ) | $ | (1,105,233 | ) | $ | (1,171,482 | ) | $ | (385,650 | ) | ||||
Less : | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 90,955 | 153,489 | 45,595 | 45,437 | ||||||||||||
Income tax (recovery) expense | (72,618 | ) | (919 | ) | (2,159 | ) | (919 | ) | ||||||||
Interest and other income | (6,238 | ) | (10 | ) | (5,764 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 89,449 | 172,570 | 45,581 | 104,321 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (1,009,792 | ) | $ | (780,103 | ) | $ | (1,088,229 | ) | $ | (236,815 | ) |
We use Adjusted EBITDA internally to evaluate our performance and make financial and operational decisions that are presented in a manner that adjusts from their equivalent GAAP measures or that supplement the information provided by our GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA is defined by us as EBITDA (net income (loss) plus depreciation expense, amortization expense, interest, stock-based compensation, and impairment of goodwill), further adjusted to exclude certain non-cash expenses and other adjustments. We use Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it more clearly highlights business trends that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP financial measures, since Adjusted EBITDA eliminates from our results specific financial items that have less bearing on our core operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA is not presented in accordance with, or as an alternative to, GAAP financial measures and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We encourage investors to review the GAAP financial measures included in this Annual Report, including our consolidated financial statements, to aid in their analysis and understanding of our performance and in making comparisons.
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following tables present our unaudited consolidated quarterly results of operations for each of our last eight quarters. This data has been derived from unaudited consolidated financial statements that have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited consolidated financial statements and, in our opinion, include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of such information. These unaudited quarterly results should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements.
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 2,430,216 | $ | 2,738,303 | $ | 7,444,505 | $ | 2,287,776 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 1,105,072 | 1,240,602 | 3,277,093 | 1,079,212 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,325,144 | 1,497,701 | 4,167,412 | 1,208,564 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses and other income / (expenses) | (2,453,190 | ) | (1,462,658 | ) | (1,983,399 | ) | (1,569,535 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for doubtful receivables | - | - | (114,480 | ) | - | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (45,595 | ) | (45,360 | ) | (45,377 | ) | (45,313 | ) | ||||||||
(Loss) Income before income taxes | (1,173,641 | ) | (10,317 | ) | 2,024,156 | (406,284 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax recovery (expense) | 2,159 | 70,459 | (159,499 | ) | - | |||||||||||
(Loss) Income after tax | $ | (1,171,482 | ) | 60,142 | 1,864,657 | (406,284 | ) | |||||||||
Basic and diluted (loss) income per share | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.01 | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average common shares, basic | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares, diluted | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 |
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 2,479,175 | $ | 1,793,071 | $ | 6,030,546 | $ | 2,808,354 | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 1,233,994 | 836,674 | 4,059,852 | 1,754,540 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,245,181 | 956,397 | 1,970,694 | 1,053,814 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses and other income / (expenses) | (1,586,313 | ) | (1,567,928 | ) | (1,522,994 | ) | (1,565,244 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for doubtful receivables | - | - | (1,427 | ) | (83,525 | ) | ||||||||||
Stock awareness program | - | - | (3,996 | ) | (29,567 | ) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (45,437 | ) | (108,052 | ) | (139,945 | ) | (139,816 | ) | ||||||||
Income (Loss) before income taxes | (386,569 | ) | (719,583 | ) | 302,332 | (764,338 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax recovery (expense) | 919 | - | 25,978 | - | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) after tax | $ | (385,650 | ) | $ | (719,583 | ) | $ | 328,310 | $ | (764,338 | ) | |||||
Basic and diluted Income (loss) per share | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||
Weighted average common shares, basic | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares, diluted | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 | 131,304,499 |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company generates cash from operations.
The Company believes it has sufficient cash resources to meet its current growth and development objectives. Although the Company has relied on revenue generated through its business, external funding may be required to continue growing the existing business and scaling operations. There can be no assurance that adequate funding will be available in the future, or under terms that are favorable to the Company.
We had cash of $2,426,807 and working capital of $3,280,285 as at June 30, 2025. This compares to cash of $2,780,517 and working capital of $4,219,588 as at December 31, 2024.
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we used cash of ($346,020) in operating activities compared to using cash of ($742,642) in the prior year.
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we used cash in investing activities of ($1,972) compared to using cash in investing activities of ($1,679) in the same period in the prior year.
Net cash used in financing activities was $nil in the three months ended June 30, 2025. This compares to cash used in financing activities of $nil in the same period in the prior year.
Our future capital requirements will depend on several factors, including costs associated with the further development of the Ad tech advertising business, the cost of marketing and customer acquisition costs, the development of new products, the acquisition of new companies and the success of our overall business.
SHARE CAPITAL
Common shares
As at June 30, 2025, there were 131,304,499 (December 31, 2024 – 131,304,499) common shares outstanding.
No shares were issued or acquired during the period ended June 30, 2025.
Stock Options
In 2015, the shareholders approved the 2015 Rolling Stock Option plan. Under the 2015 plan we have reserved 10% of the number of Shares of the Company issued and outstanding as of each Award Date.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, a new 10% “rolling” stock option plan (the “2024 Stock Option Plan”) that complies with the updated TSX Policy 4.4 was approved by the TSX-V, the Board of Directors and the Company’s shareholders. The 2024 Stock Option Plan will replace 2015 Stock Option Plan. Options granted under the 2015 Stock Option Plan will continue to be governed by the 2015 Stock Option Plan. The 2015 Stock Option plan will continue to exist until the stock options granted under the 2015 Stock Option are exercised, cancelled or expire. All new stock option grants will be made under the 2024 Stock Option Plan.
Pursuant to this plan we have 8,364,350 stock purchase options (December 31 2024 - 10,359,750) outstanding at June 30, 2025.
During the period ended June 30, 2024, 2,318,750 options were granted to employees and consultants with an exercise price of CAD$0.20 ($0.14) where 2% vests per month. 1,056,250 options of these options were granted to directors and officers of the Company.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2025, there were nil (2024 – nil) options exercised and 1,930,400 (2024 – nil) options expired unexercised.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
The Equity Awards Plan:
During the quarter ended March 31, 2025 the Company initiated The Equity Awards Plan to complement the 2024 Stock Option Plan as an integral part of the Companies overall compensation plan.
The Equity Awards Plan is a fixed 10% plan under which the Company may issue such number of security-based compensation (other than options) up to 10% of the issued and outstanding shares as of the date the Equity Awards Plan is implemented.
The plan is subject to the following limits (in addition to the 10% fixed cap) for so long as the Shares are listed and posted for trading on the TSXV: (i) not more than two (2%) percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding Shares, inclusive of Shares issuable pursuant to all Security Based Compensation granted or issued, may be granted to any one Consultant in any 12 month period; (ii) unless the Company has obtained Disinterested Shareholder Approval, not more than five (5%) percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding Shares, inclusive of Shares issuable pursuant to all Security Based Compensation granted or issued, may be issued to any one Person in any 12 month period; (iii) Investor Relations Service Providers shall not be eligible to receive any Awards; (iv) the aggregate number of Shares issuable to Insiders at any time under this Plan, inclusive of Shares issuable pursuant to all Security Based Compensation granted or issued, unless the Company has obtained Disinterested Shareholder Approval, shall not exceed ten (10%) percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding Shares; (v) the aggregate number of Shares issuable to Insiders within any one (1) year period under this Plan, inclusive of Shares issuable pursuant to all Security Based Compensation granted or issued, unless the Company has obtained Disinterested Shareholder Approval, shall not exceed ten (10%) percent of the Company’s issued and outstanding Share.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material adverse effect on its financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
COMMITMENTS
The Company leases office facilities in Netanya, Israel. This office facility is leased under operating lease agreements.
During the period ended June 30, 2024, the lease on the Vancouver office expired and was not renewed. Our Canadian staff will continue to work on a virtual basis. The minimum lease payments under these leases are approximately as follows:
2025 | $ | 27,516 |
The Company has the following management consulting agreements with related parties.
Company | Person | Role | Annual amount | |||||
T.M. Williams (ROW), Inc. | T. M. Williams | Chairman | $ | 223,230 | ||||
Bromley
Accounting Services Ltd. | H. W. Bromley | CFO | $ | 223,611 | ||||
Farcast Operations Inc. | T. H. Williams | VP Product | CAD$314,800 |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As at and for the period ended June 30, 2025, the Company has the following related party transactions:
Six Months ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months ended June 30, 2024 | Three Months ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months ended June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
Directors fees | $ | 5,051 | $ | 5,516 | $ | 1,556 | $ | 3,513 | ||||||||
Salaries, wages, consultants and benefits | 518,036 | 333,125 | 398,201 | 162,245 | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | 177,615 | 31,698 | 143,391 | 16,318 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (Note 9) | 34,333 | 64,383 | 17,381 | 40,460 | ||||||||||||
Software technology development (Note 7) | 258,015 | 121,206 | 182,182 | 61,058 | ||||||||||||
Closing balance for the period | $ | 993,050 | $ | 555,928 | $ | 742,711 | $ | 283,594 |
The Company has liabilities of $90,997 (December 31, 2024 - $66,181) as at June 30, 2025, to current directors, officers and companies owned by the current directors and officers of the Company for employment, director and consulting fees.
No options were granted during the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
During the period ended March 31, 2024, the Company granted 1,056,250 options with an exercise price of CAD$0.20 ($0.14) to current directors and officers of the Company.
The related party transactions are in the normal course of operations and were executed at the currency exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
ACCOUNTING POLICY CHANGES, CRITICAL ESTIMATES, JUDGMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS
The information provided in this MD&A, including the consolidated financial statements, is the responsibility of management. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. There is a full disclosure and description of the Company’s critical accounting policies, estimates, judgments, assumptions in the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements as at June 30, 2025 in notes 1 and 2.
Significant areas requiring the use of estimates include the collectability of accounts receivable, the valuation of stock-based compensation, the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the useful lives of intangible assets. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.
The following discussion of critical accounting policies is intended to supplement the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies presented as Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements presented elsewhere in this report. Note 2 summarizes the accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
We consider the following accounting policies to be both those most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and require the most subjective judgment:
- Revenue recognition;
- Software technology development;
- Impairment of long-lived assets;
- Goodwill
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
These policies were selected because they require the more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation and presentation of our financial statements. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates these judgments and estimates, including whether there are any uncertainties as to compliance with the revenue recognition criteria described below, and recoverability of long-lived assets, as well as the assessment as to whether there are contingent assets and liabilities that should be recognized or disclosed for the consolidated financial statements to fairly present the information required to be set forth therein. We base our estimates on historical experience, as well as other events and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable at the time. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different conditions.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUCEMENTS AND CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
On December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 “Income Taxes (Topics 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” to expand the disclosure requirements for income taxes, primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. Management is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The new standard requires entities to disclose additional information about certain expenses, such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, as well as selling expenses included in commonly presented expense captions on the income statement. The FASB further clarified the effective date in January 2025 with the issuance of ASU 2025-01, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Companies have the option to apply this guidance either on a retrospective or prospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. The company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
The Company has evaluated all of the recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standards-setting bodies through the filing date of these unaudited consolidated financial statements and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS
The Company is exposed to various financial risks resulting from both its operations. The Company does not enter into financial instrument agreements including derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. The fair values of the Company’s financial instruments approximate the carrying values, due to their short terms to maturity or attached market rates of interest. The Company is exposed to various risks related to its financial instruments as follows:
(i) | Market risk | |
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates, will affect the Company’s net income and the value of financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures within acceptable limits, while maximizing returns. |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
(ii) | Foreign exchange risk | |
The Company has exposure to foreign exchange risk which is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions and recognized assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the Company’s functional currency. The Company has not entered into foreign exchange purchase contracts to manage its foreign exchange risk, because, in management’s view, the cost of setting up the contracts is in excess of the risks associated with a sudden change in the exchange rates. Management continually monitors the exchange rates and will enter into risk prevention measures when warranted. The Company is also exposed to foreign exchange risk on its cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable balances that are mostly denominated in U.S. dollars and Euros, whereas our employment and consulting costs are mostly denominated in Israeli Shekels, British Pounds, Canadian Dollars, and US Dollars. | ||
(iii) | Credit Risk | |
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Company is subject to credit risk with respect to cash and accounts receivable. The Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period is the carrying value of these assets. Credit risk is managed through a credit approval process and monitoring procedures, and there are no expected credit losses. | ||
All cash balances are held at a major banking institutions in Israel, United Kingdom and Canada and management believes the risk of loss to be remote. | ||
(iv) | Liquidity risk | |
Liquidity risk is the risk that arises when the maturity of assets and the maturity of liabilities do not match. An unmatched position potentially enhances profitability but can also increase the risk of loss. The Company’s liquidity needs can be met through a variety of sources. The Company generates cash from operations, and in the past by issuances of common shares. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash balances to meet liabilities when due and by continuously monitoring actual and forecast cash flows. |
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Company’s business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described elsewhere in this MD&A, as well as general economic and market risks. The following discussion describes material risks and uncertainties that the Company has identified that may affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Risks Related to the Business
● | Regulations - The Company operates in a highly regulated market with a Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA”) & General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). There is the risk that the regulations restrict the Company operations. The Company serves compliant contextual mobile advertising network that safely reaches hundreds of million kids, teens, and families every month. | |
● | Reliant on Google and Apple - The Company is heavily reliant on Google and Apple, on whose platform the games where we advertise are hosted. The Company has been Google certified and has been approved by Apple. | |
● | Expanding Company - the Company is a growing and expanding company. The Company’s revenues may be materially affected by the decisions of its management and/or customers, and due to a variety of other factors, many of which may be beyond the Company’s control. This may lead to expenses exceeding estimates or be incurred in the expectation of sales that do not occur or that occur later than expected. Management expects expenses to increase, especially hiring of additional staff to support its growth and expansion. Fluctuating results could cause unanticipated quarterly losses and cause the Company’s performance to fall below the expectations of investors, which could adversely affect the price of the common shares. The following will cause fluctuating results: |
○ | Changes in demand for Kidoz Platform | |
○ | Changes in the Company’s customer base, additions and losses of customers | |
○ | Changes in advertising budgets of our customers | |
○ | Changes in the availability of advertising inventory or in the cost of reaching customers through digital advertising. | |
○ | Disruptions or outages on the Kidoz platform. | |
○ | New technology or offering by the Kidoz competitors. | |
○ | Timing differences between our payments for advertising inventory and our collection of advertising revenue. | |
○ | Shifting views and behaviors of consumers concerning use of data. |
Based upon the factors above and others beyond the Company’s control, Kidoz forecasts future revenue, costs and expenses, and continually reviews these forecasts. As a result, its operating results may, from time to time, fall below estimates or the expectations of securities analysts and investors.
● | Managing growth - The Company has expanded rapidly over the last few years. The continued rapid growth of the Company may strain management, financial, technical, and other resources. The Company must expand its sales, marketing, technology, and operational staff and expand its controls. If Kidoz continues its rapid growth, it will incur additional expenses, and its growth may continue to place a strain on resources, infrastructure, and ability to maintain the quality of its offering. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to effectively manage and coordinate growth so as to achieve or maximize future profitability. | |
● | Reliance on Key Customers - The Company is reliant on a relatively few customers and sales houses. The loss of a significant customer could harm the Company’s business and severely impact the future financial success of the Company. The Company is continually looking for new customers and sales houses around the world to partner with. | |
● | Retaining and attracting customers - The Company, to continue to grow, must attract new customers and encourage existing advertisers to purchase additional offerings. Our competitors may introduce lower costs or differentiated products or services that compete with our current offering on price or technology and therefore impacting our sales. The Company has hired additional sales staff and is continually developing its technology. | |
● | No long-term customer commitments - The Company does not have any long term commitments by its customers beyond the current insertion order, which can be cancelled prior to the campaign conclusion without any penalty. Therefore, the Company success is dependent on offering the best service and maintaining good customer relations. The Company allocates customer service personnel to manage the customer relationship. |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
● | Reliance on third parties - the Company is reliant on third parties to operate. These third parties include cloud-based servers located around the world, external sales houses, outsourced technology developers, advertising exchanges and other strategic partners. If these third parties fail to perform as agreed could negatively affect our operations. | |
● | Personnel - The loss of any member of the Company’s management team, could have a material adverse effect on its business and results of operations. The Company relies on its engineering staff to develop its technology; operations staff to manage and operate the campaigns, its sales teams to attract and retain key customers and its finance department staff to properly manage and maintain the financial records and reporting thereof. The inability to hire, or the increased costs of new personnel, or the cost to maintain existing personnel could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and operating results. There is intense competition for capable personnel in all of these areas, and the Company may not be successful in attracting, training, integrating, motivating, or retaining new personnel, vendors, or subcontractors for these required functions. The growth of the Company is dependent on hiring additional personnel so there is additional costs in training these new personnel. | |
● | Children advertising - The Company is dependent on advertising to children so therefore is affected by changes to this business segment. The Company is expanding into advertising to teens and families and to be less reliant on advertising to children. | |
● | Market conditions - The economic uncertainty in the market has made and continues to make it difficult for the Company to forecast revenue and operating results and to make decisions regarding operational cost structures and investments. The Company’s business depends on the overall demand for advertising and on the economic health of its customers. Economic downturns or unstable market conditions may cause the Company’s customers to decrease their advertising budgets, which could reduce usage of the Company’s platform and adversely affect its business, operating results, and financial condition. | |
● | Inappropriate advertisement - This is the risk that the Company serves an inappropriate advertisement on behalf of its customers. To mitigate this risk all adverts are human reviewed before the campaign commences. | |
● | Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity attacks, including breaches, computer malware and computer hacking have become more prevalent recent years across all businesses. Any cybersecurity breach caused by hacking, which involves efforts to gain unauthorized access to information or systems, or to cause intentional malfunctions or loss or corruption of data, software, hardware or other computer equipment, or the inadvertent transmission of computer viruses could adversely affect the business, financial condition, results of operations or reputation of the Company. The Company believes that it is taken reasonable steps to protect the security, integrity and confidentiality of the information collected, used, stored and disclosed, but there is no guarantee that in the future inadvertent (e.g., software bugs or other technical malfunctions, employee error or malfeasance, or other factors) or unauthorized data access or use will not occur despite its efforts in the past and in the future. |
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
● | Technology - The Company’s future success is dependent on its ability to continue to develop and expand its products and technologies and to address the needs of its customers. The Company operates in an industry that is characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product and service introductions and enhancements, uncertain product life cycles, changes in customer requirements, and evolving industry standards. The introduction of new products and new technologies, the emergence of new industry standards, or improvements to existing technologies could render the Company’s platform obsolete or relatively less competitive. | |
● | Outages - In addition, the Company operates 24/7 business so if outages were to occur it is critical for the technology to be restored in a timely manner. Any delay in restoring the systems will have a negative effect on its business, operating results and financial condition. | |
● | Cloud based servers - The Company’s products and services involve storage using a third-party cloud-based hosting service. Any damage to, or failure of, the hosting service’s systems generally could result in interruptions in the use of the Company’s platform. Such interruptions may reduce the Company’s revenue, and adversely the Company’s ability to attract new customers. The Company’s business will also be harmed if its customers and potential customers believe its products or services are unreliable. | |
● | Incorrect advertising – The Company is developing a teens and family platform under its Prado brand. Therefore, there is the risk that an inappropriate advertisement is served to children, which could result in fines to the Company and have a negative effect on its business, operating results, and financial condition. The Company has put in internal controls that ensure no non children advertisement is served to children. |
Financial and Accounting Risks
● | Additional financing - There can be no certainty that the Company’s financial resources and revenue from sales will be sufficient for its future needs. The Company may need to incur significant expenses for growth, operations, research and development, as well as sales and marketing and other unforeseen costs. The ability of the Company to arrange such financing in the future will depend in part upon the prevailing capital market conditions as well as the business performance of the Company. It may be difficult or impossible for the Company to obtain debt financing or equity financing on commercially acceptable terms. In addition, the issuance of common shares for an equity financing may have a negative effect on the existing shareholders of the Company such as dilution or negative sentiments in the market to the equity financing. | |
● | Growth – Kidoz anticipates continued growth that could require substantial financial and other resources to, among other things: (a) expand and develop product offerings; (b) improve technological infrastructure, including investing in its technology (c) cover general and administrative expenses, including legal, accounting and other expenses; (d) cover sales and marketing expenses, including a significant expansion of the Company’s direct sales organization. Investment in these, however, may not yield anticipated returns. Consequently, as costs increase, the Company may not be able to generate sufficient revenue to achieve or sustain profitability. | |
● | Payment risks – If our customers do not pay, or dispute their invoices, then the business, operating results and financial condition may be adversely affected. In addition, if our customers do not pay in a timely manner will our operating results and financial condition may be adversely affected. | |
● | Internal Controls - A failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could harm the Company’s financial performance, its ability to raise capital and its continued listing on the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition, the Company is a small company so has limited segregation of duties. The Company is therefore reliant on the critical personnel and an increase in the risk of the failure of internal controls. | |
● | Changes to GAAP – The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). There is a risk that changes to US GAAP will negatively affect the Company in terms of results and could become more difficult, time-consuming or costly and increase demand on the Company’s systems and resources to comply with this change. |
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Industry Risk
● | Competition – the advertising business is a highly competitive business. The Company offers niche advertising in a highly regulated business. However, there are few barriers to existing large advertising companies entering the market. Our existing customers could develop their own in-house solutions and therefore no longer advertise with us. | |
● | Ad blockers – Consumers may load ad blocking software. This will affect our ability to serve advertisements and will therefore reduce our revenue. | |
● | Failure to access advertising inventory – We must maintain a consistent supply of ad inventory. Our success depends on our ability to secure inventory on reasonable terms in multiple locations. The amount, quality, and cost of inventory available to the Company can change at any time. If our relationships with any of our significant suppliers were to cease, or if the material terms of these relationships were to change unfavourably, our business would be negatively impacted. | |
● | Fraud – The Company operates as a technology and services provider in a dynamic ecosystem where fraud exists. Typical forms of fraud include robotic traffic, where robots mimic the behaviour of users in order to inflate the number of impressions, clicks, post clicks actions or other metrics associated with the ad. The Company reviews all ads and monitors the impression serving with our suppliers. | |
● | Catastrophic events – We maintain cloud-based servers around the world, that deliver advertising campaigns for our advertisers. Any of its existing and future facilities may be harmed or rendered inoperable by attack or security intrusion by a computer hacker, natural or man-made disasters, including earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, nuclear disasters, war, acts of terrorism or other criminal activities, infectious disease outbreaks and power outages, any of which may render it difficult or impossible for the Company to operate its business for some period of time. The Company maintains backup and disaster recovery plans to get back up and running as fast as possible. | |
● | Economic, Political and Market Conditions – Our business depends on the overall demand for advertising and on the economic health of our current and prospective advertisers. Economic downturns, including a recession, or instability in political or market conditions may cause current or new advertisers to reduce their advertising budgets. These conditions are impacted by events outside of the Company’s control, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, may have a long-term impact on the global economy. Adverse economic conditions and general uncertainty about continued economic recovery are likely to affect the Company’s business prospects. This uncertainty may cause general business conditions to deteriorate or become volatile, which could cause advertisers to delay, decrease or cancel campaigns, and expose the Company to increased credit risk on advertiser orders, which, in turn, could negatively impact its business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, continued geopolitical turmoil in many parts of the world have and may continue to put pressure on global economic conditions, which could lead to reduced spending on advertising. |
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Kidoz Inc. and subsidiaries
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
Three Months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024
Risks Related to the Common Shares and Corporate and Securities Law
● | Market for common shares – The shares of the Company are illiquid. The Company has made efforts to improve the exposure of the Company through its stock awareness program and create a more active market for its shares. There are no assurances that our Stock Awareness campaigns will be effective to create a liquid market. | |
● | Volatility in the market - Technology stocks have historically experienced high levels of volatility and we cannot predict the prices at which our common shares will trade. Fluctuations in the market price of our common shares could cause an investor to lose all or part of their investment in our common shares. These fluctuations in the market price and volatility of our common shares can be caused by factors outside the control of the Company such the following: |
○ | The volatility in the market price and trading volume of technology companies in general especially large companies in the digital advertising industry (e.g. Google and Meta); | |
○ | Changes in regulatory developments in Canada and the United States; | |
○ | General economic conditions and trends, including global financial markets, global economies and general market conditions, such as interest rates; | |
○ | Major catastrophic events (e.g. the war in the Ukraine and Gaza); | |
○ | Unexpected market reactions to the Company announcements; | |
○ | Trade wars and trade tariffs. |
As a result, share prices of many technology companies have fluctuated in a manner unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of those companies. In general, in the past, shareholders have filed securities class action litigation following periods of market volatility. If Kidoz were to become involved in securities litigation, it could subject it to substantial costs, divert resources and the attention of management from our business, and adversely affect our business.
● | Public Company implications – The Company is listed on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange and is therefore subject to its listing requirements. Compliance with these rules and regulations could become more difficult, time-consuming, or costly and increase demand on the Company’s systems and resources. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information and other publicly filed documents relating to Kidoz Inc. are available through the internet on the Canadian Securities Administrators’ System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR+”), which can be accessed at www.sedarplus.com and the Company’s website at http://investor.kidoz.net.
In addition, we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. You can request copies of these documents, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by writing to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please call the Securities and Exchange Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the operation of the Public Reference Room.
We file our reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission electronically through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (“EDGAR”) system. The Securities and Exchange Commission maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding companies that file electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission through EDGAR. The address of this Internet site is http://www.sec.gov.
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